What If I Told You...

In a special series, Goldman Sachs Research explores emerging trends poised to fundamentally change how we live and work. From disruptive technologies to paradigm-altering social developments, our analysts offer the stories that could be tomorrow’s front page news.

Lithium is the New Gasoline

Bob Koort, head of Industrials and Materials research for Goldman Sachs Research, explains why lithium – the world’s lightest solid element – is the key to unleashing the mass market potential of electric vehicles.

The Blockchain Could Disrupt Everything

The Blockchain – the technology that underpins Bitcoin transactions – has applications far beyond just digital currency. Jim Schneider, a research analyst in Goldman Sachs Research, explains how the distributed ledger technology works and why it has the potential to disrupt industries from finance to real estate.

The Cloud Can Help Cure Cancer

A powerful combination of technological and scientific advancements is expanding the realm of possibility in cancer care. Isaac Ro, life sciences research analyst in Goldman Sachs Research, explains how the decline in cloud storage and genomic sequencing costs – along with a better understanding of cancer at the DNA-level – is enabling more personalized, data-driven treatment.

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What if I Told You… In Goldman Sachs Research’s Emerging Theme Radar report, “What if I Told You… Themes, Dreams and Flying Machines,” analysts were asked to look beyond today’s headlines to the trends of the future. The resulting analysis highlights seven key themes, ranging from the rising clout of Gen-Z to the cloud’s role in curing cancer.